Orlando Ballet's 29th Season opens with the Romantic classic - Giselle
Orlando, FL - Orlando Ballet's 29th season will open on October 4, 2002 with one of the world's most celebrated ballets, "Giselle." First performed in 1841, this romantic classic has captivated audiences for centuries and is as popular today as it was 160 years ago.
The essence of Romanticism in dance, "Giselle" tells the tale of a peasant girl, who is betrayed by her one true love and dies of a broken heart. Transformed into a Wili (a spirit), she haunts the forest and inevitably saves her lover's life. A powerful and haunting production that has become an audience favorite, "Giselle" is theatrically considered to be the Hamlet of full- length story ballets.
WHAT: Orlando Ballet
presents "Giselle"
Staged by Fernando Bujones after Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli Music by Adolphe Adam
WHEN: October 4-6, 2002
Friday, October 4, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 6, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bob Carr Performing
Arts Centre - 401 Livingston St. - Downtown Orlando
TICKETS: $15-$55 - Available through Orlando Ballet Box Office, 407.426.1739
Ticketmaster, 407.839.3900, or
Online at www.orlandoballet.org
Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more. •